WikiSpot

Explore the world around you with Wikipedia. We show you nearby landmarks, history, and culture as you travel. Privacy-first, offline-capable, and completely free.

Discover the stories behind every place you visit.

WikiSpot transforms your location into a gateway to knowledge. Simply open the app and instantly see Wikipedia articles about landmarks, historical sites, cultural attractions, and points of interest near you—all displayed on an interactive map.

KEY FEATURES:

Location-Based Discovery Find Wikipedia articles about places around you in real-time. The app automatically detects your location and shows relevant articles within your chosen radius.

Multi-Language Support Articles appear in your device language by default, with English articles available at the tap of a button. Perfect for travelers exploring new countries.

Interactive Map Beautiful, clean map interface with custom markers for each article. Tap any marker to see article details, photos, and summaries in an elegant bottom sheet.

Smart Article Cards Each point of interest includes: • Article title and summary • High-quality thumbnail images • Distance from your current location • Direct link to full Wikipedia article • Quick navigation to the location

Saved Lists Create custom lists of favorite places: • Save articles to multiple lists • Organize by trip, interest, or theme • Drag to reorder items • Export entire lists as multi-stop navigation routes

Navigation Integration • Navigate to any location with one tap • Export saved lists as complete routes • Works with Apple Maps, Google Maps, and other navigation apps • Perfect for planning walking tours and road trips

Privacy First • No analytics or tracking • No data collection • All lists stored locally on your device • Location used only to query Wikipedia directly • Your data never leaves your device

Offline Capable Previously viewed articles are cached for offline reading. Perfect for exploring areas with limited connectivity.

PERFECT FOR: • Travelers discovering new cities • History enthusiasts exploring landmarks • Students learning about local culture • Tourists planning walking routes • Anyone curious about the world around them

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Open WikiSpot and allow location access
2. See nearby Wikipedia articles appear on the map
3. Tap markers to read summaries and view photos
4. Save interesting places to custom lists
5. Navigate directly to locations or export routes

TECHNICAL DETAILS: • Works completely offline for saved content • Fetches articles directly from Wikipedia • Supports 20+ languages • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Beautiful, modern interface with haptic feedback

WikiSpot is built with privacy in mind. We don't track you, we don't collect your data, and we don't use analytics. Everything is stored locally on your device, and location is used only to query Wikipedia's public API.

Start exploring the world around you today.